ZWO ASI183MC Color Camera 1" Sony IMX183 CMOS Sensor

ZWO ASI183MC Color Camera 1" Sony IMX183 CMOS Sensor

DESCRIPTION

The ZWO ASI183MC uses Sony’s IMX183 color CMOS back-illuminated sensor with a 1" format and a native resolution of 5496 x 3672 pixels (20.2 MP). With 2.4 micron pixels, it delivers very high detail levels, particularly with short focal length optics. The camera supports 12-bit (standard mode) or 10-bit (high-speed mode) data depth and up to 19 fps at full resolution.

The sensor features a peak quantum efficiency of 84%, with more than 60% at H-alpha. Read noise can be as low as 1.6 e⁻, enabling great performance with short exposures. The 12-bit ADC offers up to 12 stops of dynamic range.

The ASI183MC includes a USB 3.0 port for fast data transfer and a standard ST4 port for autoguiding. The compact body includes a standard M42x0.75 thread and fits 1.25" and 2" accessories (adapters included). This camera is excellent for planetary, lunar and solar imaging, and also performs well on wide-field deep-sky targets with fast optics.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sensor : Sony IMX183CQJ-J color CMOS BSI
Sensor size : 1"
Resolution : 5496 x 3672 pixels (20.2 MP)
Pixel size : 2.4 µm
Sensor dimensions : 13.2 x 8.8 mm
Max frame rate (full res) : 19 fps
Exposure range : 32 µs to 2000 s
Read noise : 1.6 to 3.5 e⁻
Quantum efficiency : Peak at 84%
Power supply : USB 3.0 (5 V, 500 mA max)
Cooling : None (ASI183MC version only)
Thread : M42x0.75
Adapters : 1.25" and 2" included
Dimensions : Ø 62 mm x 36 mm
Weight : 120 g
Interface : USB 3.0 + ST4 port
Backfocus : 6.5 mm (from M42 thread)
Compatible software : ASIStudio, FireCapture, SharpCap, ASCOM-based